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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 876.41 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 876.41 and 373.02 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 876.41 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/876.41 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 876.41 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 326,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,916.59/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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